runner-up in Japanese
runner-up in Japanese is 二番, 次点, 次点者.
runner-up in Japanese
二番
Pronounced: niban
The person who finishes second, or in any position after the first.
次点
Pronounced: jiten
The person who finishes second, or in any position after the first.
次点者
Pronounced: jitensha
The person who finishes second, or in any position after the first.
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What is "runner-up" in Japanese?
"runner-up" in Japanese is 二番, 次点, 次点者.
How do you pronounce 二番?
"runner-up" in Japanese is 二番, pronounced "niban".
Are there other ways to say "runner-up" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "runner-up": 二番, 次点, 次点者.
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